Altec Digger Derrick (2014-2016): Equipment
Recall 16V307000 · May 16, 2016 · Altec Industries Inc.
63
vehicles affected
63
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V307000
- Date
- May 16, 2016
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 63
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
What can happen
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V307000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2014-2016), about 63 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V307000?
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.
What can happen?
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.